We are looking to fill a part-time position of 21 hours per week (for a permanent contract, subject to a 9 month probationary period).
Are you passionate about baking real bread? Do you dream of being in an empowering workplace, set up to benefit the workers who run it and to support their local community? Then we want to hear from you!
We are excited to be recruiting for a part-time Baker to join our Baking Team within our well-established workers’ co-op. We specialise in handmade sourdough breads, but are constantly developing our product offering to support our increasing retail offer.
This is a fast-paced and physically demanding role – but a rewarding one too. We’re looking for someone who is really passionate about and committed to making standout baked goods and to working well in a great team of people. The role will involve working in all areas of the bakery – mixing, shaping/bench shifts and oven shifts.
We are a small team of Bakers and are looking for someone who is conscientious and well-organised, able to manage their time well and work to schedule, be flexible, responsive and positive, who is prepared to work hard, and have fun along the way!
The role is for 21 hours a week, with regular working between Monday – Friday and some weekend working. 19 hours/week will based in our Baking team, with the remaining 2 hour hour/week made up of either Saturday shop or markets or baking classes once a month. Some weekend availability is essential.
We are looking for someone who has the skills to fulfill the responsibilities described below, which outlines the main tasks of the of the job, but the list is not exhaustive – as a busy, small business we are looking for people who can adapt to changing demands and the tasks that may be required of them.
Membership
You may wish to join as a probationary member of Leeds Bread Co-op, working towards membership of the Co-op and participation in the overall management and directorship of the co-op. We are looking for an individual who is driven and enthusiastic to be an active member in our worker co-op, participating in collective decision making with fellow Co-op Members and getting involved in the bigger decisions of the business! This would add one hour to your contract after 6 months, when your membership training would begin.
We offer:
- a competitive salary – Leeds Bread Co-op has a flat wage structure where everyone is paid the same rate of £24,960.00 pro rata / £12.00/hour, and this is not dependent on experience or negotiation. This will rise to £12.60 p/h in April in line with the living wage.
- opportunities to develop into other team roles (where available).
- the space to share your passion of baking and it’s benefits through the development and delivery of our education and community activities.
- the opportunity for input into the continued development of the co-op for the benefit of the members and our local community.
- Set shifts with notice one month in advance
Employee Benefits
- Enhanced holiday entitlement of 6.2 weeks per year / 31 days pro rata (3 days more than statutory minimum).
- Access to independent and confidential advice line service through Mindful Employer Plus.
- 40% discount on LBC products.
- 20% discount on other retail products.
- Free loaf of bread per week.
- Use of our van twice per year for personal purposes.
- Access to wholesale / cost price pre-ordered personal goods from our suppliers (such as Suma).
- Refreshments provided on shift – including great coffee and endless toast/snacks
Baking Team Member: Application Form (Word Doc)
Baking Team Member: Application Form (PDF)
Baking Team Member – Job Description (PDF)
Baking Team Member – Person Specification (PDF)
If this sounds like the job for you, please complete the Application Form and submit by email with the subject line “Co-op Member Baking Team Application” to personnel@leedsbread.coop as soon as you can.
We are recruiting for individuals ready and available to start as soon as possible.
If your application is successful you will be invited to a trial shift and an interview on a day that suits you, which usually takes 3 – 4 hours.
